Important question about an important race

[barbie]

Does playing a lolth sworn drow mean u love lolth and love murdering children or does it mean u just grew up in the lolth life and u dont have to be a fan anymore... This is very important

[Blackdragon]

It gives you some extra dialogue options which you don't have to choose, and a few reactions from others. And yes, some of the options are "evil" (you're worshipping a Chaotic Evil goddess, after all), while others are more "political" (since Lolth-sworn is kind of a political faction too, think traditional Drow who dwell in Menzoberranzan, as opposed to those following Eilistraee or one of the Elven Pantheon gods collectively known as Seldarine (good-aligned, surface-dwelling Drow).

It is arguable whether even Underdark drow "love" Lolth - especially male drow who are in a sense subjugated by the female clergy. A fanatical female Drow priestess certainly could love Lolth - in an ecstatic, flagellant kind of way; a male Drow sorcerer or fighter might regard her with fear and wariness; but most Drow however seem to view her as a "necessary evil", something which is ingrained in their society, an unavoidable condition of life as a Drow in the Underdark. There are of course numerous schisms even among evil Drow - such as followers of Vhaeraun, the psionic Oblodrans, or the shadow dragon-related "patriarchs".

But for the purposes of the game, basic rule of thumb is, if you want to play an evil drow, choose Lolth, a good drow - Seldarine.

As to murdering children, the only instance I saw someone do that in the Early Access was when Halsin (a "good" character) killed goblin children who were throwing stones at him.

[barbie]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

It gives you some extra dialogue options which you don't have to choose, and a few reactions from others. And yes, some of the options are "evil" (you're worshipping a Chaotic Evil goddess, after all), while others are more "political" (since Lolth-sworn is kind of a political faction too, think traditional Drow who dwell in Menzoberranzan, as opposed to those following Eilistraee or one of the Elven Pantheon gods collectively known as Seldarine (good-aligned, surface-dwelling Drow).

thank you black dragon i like being evil what about you but i dont wanna get in trouble with the law

[Nihrahk]

It can be whatever you want it to be. However, most lolth drow dialogue options are the evil ones.

[Rusted Metal]

well the clue is kind of in the name "lolth SWORN" i'd imagine it would be "lolth apostate" or something like that if are character didn't like lolth, but i do imagine you may be able to roleplay it a bit.

[barbie]

Originally posted by Nihrahk:

It can be whatever you want it to be. However, most lolth drow dialogue options are the evil ones.

yes i tried it i told a child we murder lots of children but i wasnt sure if u actually worship the evil lady or if u used to

[Rivazar]

No it doesn’t. You can defy Lloth with Minthara and join absolute or just be not a Lloth follower.
You are strict Lloth follower only if you are Lloth cleric, otherwise you can imagine whatever reason you want to not follow Lloth.

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

Originally posted by Nihrahk:

It can be whatever you want it to be. However, most lolth drow dialogue options are the evil ones.

yes i tried it i told a child we murder lots of children but i wasnt sure if u actually worship the evil lady or if u used to

"Lolth-sworn" means you are a follower of Lolth. I.e. you actively worship her, at least at the beginning of the game. Not just a former worshipper or apostate like Drizzt Do'Urden. At least that's the plain meaning of the words, and also supported by the actual Lolth-sworn dialogue options in game (all of which point towards being in line with the Lolth creed).

As to the Absolute, I would imagine a Drow might follow it to gain more power for themselves, but I don't think it actually requires denouncing your deity. Minthara is more of a fanatic, sure, but for the main character I don't think it's a requirement.

[barbie]

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

Dude you're coming off as a child yourself. This game is 18+ btw.

[Worldzworstgamer]

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

Don't you worry if you are Liberal as you can say whatever you want. Heck in Seattle they outright said they are coming for the children.

[barbie]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

Dude you're coming off as a child yourself. This game is 18+ btw.

haha im over 18 dont worry ahahahahaaa

[Ronin Gamer]

A sworn drow is a bit of a mixed bag in that regard, since the being you are sworn too is evil in the sense that they are a cult leader forcing their followers. Some drink the kool aide, others bathe in the kool aide, others still are forced to drink the kool aide and become like the others, some are forced to drink it and hate it but can't find a way out or are too afraid to break away, others try and succeed in breaking away, others fail and either die or are forced into a worse fate than death.

I'd suggest doing some research into it if you want an interesting way to do an evil character or one where you are attempting to be an evil character that is attempting to get away from worse evil, or something that manages it and is trying to break free from that evil inside yourself, forced in or something you fought against your whole life.

[barbie]

Originally posted by GoDevils!:

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

Don't you worry if you are Liberal as you can say whatever you want. Heck in Seattle they outright said they are coming for the children.

im not in the us so im not a liberal sadly

[Worldzworstgamer]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

Originally posted by Marge Simspon:

im also gonna mention im not actually into murdering or enslaving children since this thread makes me look like a very very evil psychopath its only in the game ofcourse hahahaha i would never murder a child irl ahahahahahaaaa

Dude you're coming off as a child yourself. This game is 18+ btw.

This game is 18+. Hopefully this game is also dead on arrival when it comes out. Hope it gets some Bud Light treatment.